Definitions for Argyle

Argyle ar·gyle

Spelling: [ahr-gahyl]
IPA: /ˈɑr gaɪl/

Argyle is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 126 anagrams from letters in Argyle (aeglry).

Definitions for Argyle

noun

  1. a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc.
  2. a sock having this pattern.

adjective

  1. (of knitted articles) having a diamond-shaped pattern in two or more colors.

Origin of Argyle

1790-1800; variant of Argyll; so called because orig. patterned after the tartan of this clan

Examples for Argyle

The presbyterians and revolutioners were headed by the duke of argyle.

For that territory, however, he owed homage to the House of argyle.

"We have nothing like it in Scotland," said the Duke of argyle.

Secondly, the accession of foreign troops to the Duke of argyle's force.

The Marquess of argyle was the head of a party as well as the head of a tribe.

For Mr. Neefit's bankers held an establishment in argyle Street.

As argyle's to the tartan, my heart has warmed to an Irishman since that night.

Eighteen years ago the world became widely aware of the plaid yellow suit, the white minidress, and an overload of argyle.

The first cat on the catwalk (sorry, we had to) was Vengeance, a 12-week-old Sphinx in an argyle sweater.

Their son Archibald succeeded as fifth Earl of argyle about the end of 1558.

Word Value for Argyle
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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